chk09232008_8k.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2008


 
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Oklahoma
  
1-13726
  
73-1395733
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File No.)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  
73118
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

 
(405) 848-8000
  
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
  

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Section 7 – Regulation FD
 
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On September 22, 2008, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release providing an operational and financial update and an updated outlook for 2008, 2009 and 2010.  The press release also provided information for accessing a related conference call.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
 
Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 22, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly common and preferred stock dividends.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
 
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)  
Exhibits

Exhibit No.
  
Document Description
  
       
  99.1
  
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated September 22, 2008 - Operational and Financial Update
  
 
  
 
  
  99.2  
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated September 22, 2008 - Dividends
  
       
       
       
       




 
 
 

SIGNATURE

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
  
       
 
By:
/s/ Jennifer M. Grigsby  
    Jennifer M. Grigsby  
   
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
  
       


Date:                      September 22, 2008



 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
  
Document Description
  
       
  99.1
  
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated September 22, 2008 - Operational and Financial Update
  
       
  99.2
   Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated September 22, 2008 - Dividends